In the stillness of the night, I mustered the strength to rise from my bed. It was well before the sun started to rise, and avoiding my doctor’s orders to fast, I snuck a quick breakfast of cereal and milky-sweet coffee. This would be my third and final child, and at almost 46 years old, …
Hello, Quartz at Work readers! After Mikael Cummings, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Brooklyn, New York, learned he was going to be a father this spring, he described a feeling of excitement. But after his baby arrived, his emotions shifted. He became overwhelmed with anxiety and fear that he had never experienced before. His confidence was …
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When Mikael Cummings, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Brooklyn, discovered he was going to become a father in March, he experienced a rush of excitement. However, after his daughter was born, those feelings were quickly replaced by fear, anxiety, and stress, which had a significant impact on his physical and mental well-being. It also affected his …
Between 2000 and 2015, there was a significant decline in the number of women dying in childbirth worldwide, according to global statistics. The rate dropped by 3% annually during this period. However, progress stagnated in 2016, and many countries, including the United States, have seen an increase in maternal death rates. Shockingly, there are now …
Sarah Francis Jones, a talented actor known for her appearances in popular films such as Hairspray and Honey, was just a week away from her due date. However, she didn’t want to miss the opportunity to see Beyonce perform live in concert, especially since it was Beyonce’s birthday. Accompanied by her husband, fellow actor …
Before the birth of my now almost-12-year-old son, I don’t recall experiencing any issues with bladder leakage. However, research suggests that bladder leakage affects a significant number of women. It is estimated that up to 25% of young women, 44% to 57% of middle-aged women, and a staggering 75% of older women experience some form …
I am a recovering addict who recently released a memoir detailing my battle with alcohol and pill addiction. During a recent podcast interview, the host asked me when I believed my addiction began and why I initially started taking Ambien, the pill that eventually led to my addiction. While I typically respond by stating that …
A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against a hospital and its staff, claiming that her baby was decapitated during delivery, causing her significant mental and physical trauma. The incident occurred in July at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale. The woman, Jessica Ross, visited the hospital for a vaginal delivery, but her condition, …
